Dunelm Mill Pyrex 1 Litre measuring jug £2.79 collect instore

Dunelm Mill Pyrex 1 Litre measuring jug £2.79 collect instore. This was listed 7 months ago but is at the same price again now. Just smashed mine so looking for a replacement. Delivery charge high, so choose to collect instore

I had one of these and it exploded when I poured boiling water into it and I mean it literally made a huge bang! It was fairly new too. I have scars on my hand from the shards of glass. Though may well have been faulty. Saying that I have another one and it's fine! Good price, just perhaps don't pour water in fresh from the kettle!

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11th Jan 2013

Thil

I had one of these and it exploded when I poured boiling water into it … I had one of these and it exploded when I poured boiling water into it and I mean it literally made a huge bang! It was fairly new too. I have scars on my hand from the shards of glass. Though may well have been faulty. Saying that I have another one and it's fine! Good price, just perhaps don't pour water in fresh from the kettle!

OMG never knew that could happen! thanks for the heads up

11th Jan 2013

saifrulz12

OMG never knew that could happen! thanks for the heads up

Was a nightmare! Freshly boiled water down both my legs, on my husbands toes, exploded jug ALL over kitchen and then 18 month old came in wondering what had happened!!I googled 'exploding Pyrex jug' and found all sorts of info. Apparently they are now made in China and the quality of ingredients used not as good as those that originally gave Pyrex a good name.Saying that, we have just bought another as I don't trust the quality of a cheaper version (perhaps silly of me) and I'd rather use glass in the microwave than plastic, because of all the plastic health scares. For me, no other option to use in microwave. Unless anyone else has any recommendations?

Original Poster

12th Jan 2013

shedloads

May be of interest that Sainsburys have the two litre Pyrex measuring jug … May be of interest that Sainsburys have the two litre Pyrex measuring jug on price reduction at £4.

This is the 1 litre jug, the same as the OP, and its OOS from Sainsburys

12th Jan 2013

I love a good discussion about jugs

12th Jan 2013

Is the lab grade pyrex stuff still made in England ? (Is Pyrex still borosilicate ? or are these that junk soda lime glass ?).

Might be better off just getting a 1l borosilicate measuring beaker. (Pyrex used to mean borosilicate).

Original Poster

12th Jan 2013

shedloads

Just trying to help Julie, people interested in buying a 1 litre jug may … Just trying to help Julie, people interested in buying a 1 litre jug may also want a 2 litre to make a set. The 2 litre is not out of stock at every Sainsbury store, bought one yesterday evening.:{

I was trying not to make my comment sound brash, not easy when writing.... I've never seen a 2 litre jug, just the 1 pint and 1 litre, I'll have to check instore

12th Jan 2013

As far as I know they have a factory in cramlington (Northumberland) that's still there and producing goods.